The Trailer Snake allow one Y-Frame to tow another Y-Frame behind it. This allows one bicycle to tow multiple trailers.
The Trailer Snake works on Y-Small and Y-Large trailers.
The total weight of all trailers and their cargo must not exceed 100 kg (50 kg on bicycles with quick release axles).
Both trailers must be fitted with the Lollypop hitch.
Will bolt to any existing Y-Frame(without any modification needed) to give an axle beam width of 85cm. The normal width is 50cm for the small Y-Frame and 65cm for the large Y-Frame. Mainly used for Kayaks and canoes when extra width is needed.
Increase the Y-Frame trailer wheelbase to carry loads up to 0.85m wide.
Long Arm for towing Bicycles, Surfboards, Canoes and Kayaks. Available in two different lengths: +0.5 and +0.9 Meters. Comes with a Lollypop Elastomer and safety splint. Replaces the standard Y-Frame tow bar.
Simple and strong. The Lollypop hitch (with the red elastomer) for Carry Freedom trailers ensures a proper connection. In addition it enables you to connect the trailer fast and securely. Delivery includes one hitch bracket.
Works for Carry Freedom Y-Frame and City Trailer – also compatible with older versions. The Lollypop towing bracket need 4mm of space on the rear axle of the bicycle.
When using with other trailers then Carry Freedom: The trailers towing arm tube needs a 19mm internal diameter.
Tractor Safety Pin for hitch – retro compatible. Attention this safety pin is only to connect the hitch to the bike. To connect the tow arm to the trailer chassis you need part 401086.
Lollypop elastomer for hitch. 100 kg maximum trailer weight (50 kg on bikes with quick release axles). The 50kg load limit for quick release axles relates to the axle fatigue life, while the 100kg limit for threaded axles relates to the bicycles emergency stopping distance. The hitch itself is tested to 150kg.
Extra hitch bracket for Carry Freedom Lollyipop elastomer hitch. From 09/2010 this hitch is standard on all Carry Freedom trailers.
Go surfing and leave the car at home. With a Y-Surf you can cycle, take your surf board and all the gear you need to the beach and go on that epic ride. The unique adjustable rail design means that the board cannot be blown around by the wind.
Board size 2.2 meters with standard tow arm.
The carrying angle is adjustable so that the surf attachment can be adapted to carry a paddle board (SUP), kayak, ladder or cello. Long loads may need a longer tow arm.
Two projects using the Y surf:
Curves’n’Turns – See the blog entry: https://www.carryfreedom.com/blog/curvesnturns-surfing-trip/
Don’t follow this bike – See Atila on his journey around New Zealand using a Carry Freedom Surf Trailer. Blog entry here: https://www.carryfreedom.com/blog/attila-y-surf-in-new-zealand/
The Y is a simple, elegant and versatile trailer platform available in two sizes. Load it with all kinds of attachments like boxes, backpacks, dog baskets and so on. The Lollypop towing bracket needs 4mm of space on the rear axle of the bicycle.
